Virginia Tech-Virginia game postponed due to COVID-19

Virginia Tech's season opener against Virginia on Sept. 19 has been postponed. Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Virginia Tech's season opener vs. Virginia postponed due to COVID-19

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/12/20

Virginia Tech's season opener against Virginia on Sept. 19 has been postponed because of coronavirus-related issues at Virginia Tech, the school announced Saturday.

The Hokies also announced that they've paused all football activities for the next four days and will now open the season on Sept. 26 against NC State.

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Tech’s contest vs. UVA postponed, now set to open season vs. NC State on 9/26.

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Virginia Tech originally was slated to play against NC State on Sept. 12, but that game was postponed due to an increase in coronavirus cases in the Wolfpack's athletic department.

While Virginia won the most recent meeting against Virginia Tech, the Hokies have dominated their state rival over the last two decades. Virginia has just two wins against Virginia Tech since 1999.

Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 58-38-5, and the Hokies are primed to defeat their rival once again this season.

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